One of the best features included on the Infiniti Q50 is Direct Adaptive Steering. But what is it exactly and how does it benefit you? To start, it’s the first steer-by-wire (or drive-by-wire) system in the auto industry. Traditionally, steering wheels attach to mechanisms that link to the tires, so there’s a connection between the hands and the road. With Direct Adaptive Steering, however, this is not the case.